Excessive Belching

[MaryD625 0]

I am 6 months post op and things are wonderful... except... I cannot stop belching. Please let me explain. It DOES NOT matter what I eat, when I eat, how much I eat, or if I eat at all. This is not only after I eat. The belching is constant and all the time. I do not use straws, drink carbonation, or smoke. I take activated charcoal, fennel seeds, and a prescription probiotic. I have called my weight loss center/surgeons office and was told that they have only seen it twice and it went away on its own. This start 2-3 months after surgery and has not gone away.

My chest hurts, it is embarrassing, and tiring. I don't know what to do. Has anyone been through this? Has anything helped? Does it go away? I cannot live with this. When I say excessive I get maybe 45 seconds in-between burps. This is ALL day EVERY day.

I stress the issue because people either don't believe me (think I am exaggerating) or don't understand the full extent of it. I am debating seeing a Gastroenteritis.

Please help!

[mrsjec 10]

I have the band and I feel ya! Heaven forbid I have to bend over in public within 4 hours of eating. Sounds like sashquash is nearby. Lucky for me if anyone notices...my hubby takes the credit for it.

[lwyatt 5]

Seven month's out have the same problem (both ends). My doc said its normal with WLS

[Glyndalin 80]

MaryD625, I don't know what on earth that is about, but I'm with you - see a gastroenteritis if your WLS surgeon is not helping. Something sounds very off.

[snatched2015 0]

I am belching excessively too. Everyday all day, it is quite annoying. I have not found anything to help. I see my surgeon next week and will discuss with him. I'll let you know if he gives me any solutions.